by lighthouse | Jun 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
I Thessalonians 4:1 “As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living.” WWJD was a popular bracelet a few years ago. It was an excellent constant reminder for especially teenagers to ask themselves the same question as this passage suggests. What would Jesus do? —-There couldn’t be a more appropriate question for each of us to ask ourselves every second of every day. As His children we enjoy following His instruction. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jun 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
I Thessalonians 2:13 “And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God…” There is a huge difference between what you are reading right now and what you read a few seconds ago, the verse above. The first are the absolute words of truth while the second is human interpretation or understanding. The second is hopefully correct while the first is absolutely correct. When God speaks we listen very carefully and then apply His truth. What an extreme blessing it is to study Scripture–God’s Word.
by lighthouse | Jun 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
I Thessalonians 2:12 “For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.” What an honor it is to be a mother or father. What a responsibility it is to be a mother or father. To encourage, comfort and teach our children about our Savior-there is no higher calling. God’s perfect plan for family certainly shows His great love for His children, while it also shows the great love we should have for one another.
by lighthouse | Jun 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
I Thessalonians 2:4 “…we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts.” Your and my priority should always be to serve God and listen to His absolute truth. What does God say about divorce, abortion, greed, alternate life styles, forgiveness, eternal life or any other issue. Man’s opinion is totally meaningless when God presents His truth. What kind of car to drive is not determined by God, but managing finances is. What day of the week and what time to worship is not dictated by God, but worship and studying His Word certainly is. If God speaks, we listen. Amen
by lighthouse | Jun 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
I Thessalonians 1:6 ” You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit.” A Christian’s life is both peaceful and is just the opposite. Perfect peace is a promise from our God for our soul while terrible turmoil is promised in life for our body. Ever since the fall in the Garden of Eden this dichotomy became real. Not because of God for He is love and is perfect, but rather, because of our own sinful nature. This two fold life makes for a long discussion, but for here: expect both peace and expect turmoil. Develop a strong and steadfast relationship with your Savior. Study Scripture.
